Amina and Hannah are unlikely friends. One Muslim and one Jewish, they bonded over common passions and shared social discrimination. Watch their funny and thought-provoking original poem from the Common Ground Awards.

The current Ebola outbreak has killed thousands of people. Beyond the clear health concerns, the crisis threatens peace and stability in fragile states, recovering from civil wars. We're working to quell fear and rumors leading to violence.

1 out of 3 girls will be beaten, raped, or otherwise abused in her lifetime.

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We're partnering with Congolese soldiers to end sexual violence and other human rights abuses by the military. Watch this video of one captain who overcomes his anger to lead his peers as protectors, not perpetrators.